Cpt Scarlet
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The Octa …
I completely understand the fascination with Land Rover’s, I’ve had a few over the years and my fair share of problems with them. I won’t go on about the negatives as we could start a new thread about it !
I went to a private viewing and drive in the new Octa back in July after first seeing the car in April. It drives far better than any normal long wheelbase Defender ever has before. Definitely one for a future Bond film. I decided to pass on the opportunity as I wanted a short wheelbase version but the hydraulic suspension simply doesn’t fit within the confines of the SWB version.
A photo for you from June….
Well let's see how this goes..
As Cpt posted a little while ago. Land Rover just released an Octa version of the Defender with a further limited run of the Edition One that makes it a little more special. I knew my dealership was getting 3 total Octas with only one Edition One. I was n...
Go German or Japanese
Porsche Cayenne or Merc G Class or Lexus SUVs All been great for my family
I tried with my wife, tried the Lexus, BMW and Merc.
We looked at the large LX 7 seater but she said the interior felt cheap and plasticky. Porsche we were never drawn to their SUVs but love their 911s. And BMW has a wonderful engine but the body style of the X7 M is Ok but not special. The G Wagon we love ...
How about the Ineos Grenadier?
I see them all over town. BMW drivetrain with body on frame construction. The only complaint seems to be the vague steering feel, but that can be corrected with aftermarket parts. ...
It depends on how rugged your kids and dog(s) are ...
There’s a model that accomodates 7 easily ...
Possibly the least car like to drive of the currently available options 🤷🏻♂️
Great off road but not so exciting if you plan to keep it on the tarmac most of the time…
I hear you, there is one more you can try
We had a XC 90 Volvo for 8 years, also a 7 seater, was a great family car If you want to floss the Bentley Bentayga's are a great value right now, with 3 rows of seating and being a VW product. Source: Google Images ...
we probably paid as much as the value of our family LR in repairs over the last years
terrible experience and they are not fixing it as many issues appear after warranty so they can wash their hands from it. They have massive class action suits ongoing in the US. Shameful quality management for the last 20 years our family car was not my c...
I'll have to research the Class action suits.
When her car was smoking on the side of the road I was like are you effing kidding me! Not to mention depreciation on these cars is horrible. I think our car depreciated like 70% in 4 years and it was there RR LWB autobiography which is right below the SV...
ths should be easy to find
in the UK and in the US many actions ongoing/settled - infotainment system - turbo on the diesel engines (all the people I know have had the same scary engine blowup at c. 75k km) - particulate filters etc.
Since you asked….
LRs are status symbols plain and simple. Ralf Schumacher said “the Toyota Land Cruiser is the finest SUV in the world”….I would tend to agree…long after the LR breaks down and leaves you stranded my Toyota Tundra will be going strong… ...
I don't think anyone denies the truth in both your statements..
I love Toyota had a Tundra TRD Pro truck that I drove quite often but my wife was tired of how many cars we had so that one hit the chopping block. Had 24k miles on it 2 years old and I sold it for $3k less than what I paid for it.
I agree 1000%. But JP is looking more at luxury SUVs.
For a real "trucky" SUV, Toyota remains the best option. We owned an LR3 years ago. Driving from my parent's on Christmas Eve, the truck died at a traffic light 2 miles from our home. Snowing out, around 11pm. Figured I would walk and grab my other car to...
It’s nice to have nice things
but I draw the line when they cause more stress than happiness…🤷🏻♂️
A great point, Myles. Sometimes things just don't work out.
Plenty of guys on these forums have a problem with a particular brand and then will not buy them again (me and Montblanc is a perfect example). But it can also be a car, truck, or really any other good.
That’s normal for English vehicles :-)
I was talking to the President of Lotus Cars USA and he said “the only Lemon Law buyback we had on the M100 (my car) was a window seal leak that drove a guy crazy!” I solved that problem by keeping the top down! (after 30 years it’s now worn and torn) ...
That’s the same truck my brother had!
Similar color and year! He loved it. Awesome ride 👍🏻
Cadillac Escalade V series. 682HP supercharged V8.
A little bigger, but it will not leave you on the side of the road! And a 6 year 70k powertrain warranty. Piece of mind.
Not sure why you would buy another after that experience
My neighbor bought a brand new D90, didn’t even have it one year and it literally stalled / failed in the middle of a busy intersection endangering him and his family. He was lucky to avoid injury. He fought for months with the dealer and finally they gav...
RR is the best
Fit and finish, size, driving position. All spot on. The mechanical and electrical gremlins such, but at the end of the day they are the best. I had a series 2 disco, new 2017 rr and a 2021 disco (wanted the 3rd row before the longer defender came out). I...
It's DIFFICULT to kick this Range Rover addiction isn't it!
I'm really not happy to read that you suffered an $11K repair bill on a 5 year old car... That makes me upset! Wished your wife could find another vehicle that met her needs outside of the Land Rover brand - but I do realize there aren't a lot of great al...
“I have several friends and acquaintances who have Land Rovers or Range Rovers and all of them have been unreliable. Yet, they all seem to keep on going back to the brand...”
Why? Why? WHY?? 🤦♂️ Life is complicated enough. Why add an unreliable vehicle to the mix
The Octa …
I completely understand the fascination with Land Rover’s, I’ve had a few over the years and my fair share of problems with them. I won’t go on about the negatives as we could start a new thread about it ! I went to a private viewing and drive in the new ...
Yea that's the exact build I went for. the Faroe green with matte protective film, green interior and roof rack and the upgraded tires on the 20 inch wheels.
I admit that a large reason that I would be purchasing the vehicle is because a) it looks much more aggressive and has more HP and Torque b) It will be really rare and I will probably only see one or two other ones in our state as each dealership is getti...
More for quality
Looks aren’t my core business when comes to cars. Rock solid tech and customer friendly car dealers are my choice. Lexus here get my credits.
I have the Carpathian
The short 90. I love it, no issues yet, but I’m only two months in. The gearing is a little off, the full thrust out of 1st at a stop light is too punchy for a car that size, and also when parking. I live in Berlin where streets are narrow, parking spaces...
Reminds me of my father’s experience with Mercedes between 2003 and 2006…
The grief got him to switch to Lexus and 18 years and quite some cars later there has not been a single glitch. Sadly the model range in Europe has been changed to such an extent that there’s nothing sensible left. Admittedly they were such a bit player t...
I had the same experience with my 2007 W164 ML63
The suspension and other quality issues really soured me on Mercs with the exception of the G Class pre W463
Where it all began…
And where they are still being built. A bit of an anachronism, the G production line not having modernized in concept for over 40 years - possibly the last batch production in the automotive industry (apart from some tiny niche products) 😁
My personal experience with powerfull SUVs
RR Cullinan - highly recommended (main focus is on comfort, not handling), Mercedes G Class AMG - great built quality, but the ride is pretty hard; Mercedes GLS AMG - very bad experience quality-wise: problems with hybrid battery from 6000 km, some other ...
Hahaha I live in a bad neighborhood Mr. Count Bond 😄
Did you see the Range Rover behind it? It's untouched!😄
Thanks for liking, Nico!
I am happy to have gotten one of the last pre-restyle deliveries, as I much prefer Series I aesthetically. The interior is a combination of seashell and black.
I concur with all your points.
Thanks for mentioning the Grecale which is often overlooked if you’re into spirited driving but need the practicality of an SUV while looking to keep things simple i.e. ICE only, no huge tires or huge engine. It’s remarkably tossable and the engine makes ...
Exactly my thought process when choosing Grecale Trofeo
ICE only was a huge plus for me after having issues with the mild hybrid battery on the GLS. Also, I think that Grecale Teofeo is a smart and cost-effective way to get the Nettuno engine (other ways to get it: MC20 and GT are way more expensive). And as y...
And you gotta hear the exhaust
Sounds upon fast accelerations! A huge wet fart bombardment show!
“wet fart” 😂😂😂
I have a hard time holding back from taking off at full throttle every time so as to get the wet fart on the 1-2 shift when piloting the Grecale. Got to enjoy these things while we can. BTW The 4 cylinder engine on the GT and Modena also make a similar so...